Celtic vs Dundee United: match statistics
Celtic clearly dominates this clash in terms of quality of play at home, where they achieve an impressive 70% win rate and only 20% losses this season. The hosts record an average of 2.1 goals per home match while conceding just 0.8, and their advantage in xG (2.43 vs 0.75) confirms clear dominance in chance creation. Dundee United performs much more modestly in away matches – barely 20% wins and as many as 60% draws, indicating a defensive approach, though they concede an average of 1.5 goals away. Celtic also commands a decisive advantage in possession (71% vs 44%) and shot efficiency (7.8 vs 4.4 shots on target per match), which should translate into control of the encounter. The visitors' away goal difference stands at zero, which renders their chances for a favorable result minimal when facing such an effective team as Celtic. The form of both teams in the last five matches (1.2 vs 1.6 points per match) does not alter the overall picture of the hosts' advantage in this direct clash at Celtic Park.
Celtic vs Dundee United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Celtic played Dundee United in Premiership (Scotland). The match was played on 10 January 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Current form
Celtic: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Dundee United: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Celtic scores 1.70 and concedes 1.05 goals per match. Dundee United scores 1.33 and concedes 1.43. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Celtic 45%, Dundee United 62%. Over 2.5: Celtic 60%, Dundee United 43%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Celtic has higher xG: 1.95 vs 1.48. Celtic: 17.1 shots per match, Dundee United: 13.4.
Match halves
Celtic: half-time lead 45%, second-half goals 0.90. Dundee United: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.71.
Goals by minute
Celtic: 76-90+ (10 goals). Dundee United: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premiership: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Celtic clearly dominates this clash in terms of quality of play at home, where they achieve an impressive 70% win rate and only 20% losses this season. The hosts record an average of 2.1 goals per home match while conceding just 0.8, and their advantage in xG (2.43 vs 0.75) confirms clear dominance in chance creation. Dundee United performs much more modestly in away matches – barely 20% wins and as many as 60% draws, indicating a defensive approach, though they concede an average of 1.5 goals away. Celtic also commands a decisive advantage in possession (71% vs 44%) and shot efficiency (7.8 vs 4.4 shots on target per match), which should translate into control of the encounter. The visitors' away goal difference stands at zero, which renders their chances for a favorable result minimal when facing such an effective team as Celtic. The form of both teams in the last five matches (1.2 vs 1.6 points per match) does not alter the overall picture of the hosts' advantage in this direct clash at Celtic Park.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Celtic | Dundee United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Dundee United is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Celtic · 1.6 pts / match - Dundee United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Celtic is 28% better for: goals scored per match.
1.7 goals / match - Celtic · 1.33 goals / match - Dundee United
Celtic is 36% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.05 goals / match - Celtic · 1.43 goals / match - Dundee United
Celtic scores in 80% of matches (16 of 20 matches), while Dundee United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 matches).
Dundee United scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while Celtic keeps a clean sheet in 45% (9 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Celtic
Over / Under - Dundee United
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Celtic is 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / match - Celtic · 1.24 pts / match - Dundee United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Celtic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 45% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Dundee United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 24%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Celtic
Dundee United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premiership).
Teams vs league
| Celtic | Liga | Dundee United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.75 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 50% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 50% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 29% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 75% | ▲ 95% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Celtic 0 - 0 - 1 Dundee United. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Celtic vs Dundee United?
The Premiership match finished Celtic 4:0 Dundee United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Celtic vs Dundee United?
Celtic score 1.70 goals per game on average and Dundee United 1.33. The Premiership average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Celtic's matches and 62% of Dundee United's.
What form are Celtic and Dundee United in?
Over the last 5 games Celtic have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Dundee United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Celtic vs Dundee United?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.